How Churchill Waged War
How exactly did Winston Churchill go about directing and managing first the Battle of Britain and then Britain’s part in the wider war? Did he act like a CEO or more like a Chairman of the Board when ...
12 Dec 202430min
The Weeping Frenchman: the Emotion of National Loss
The “The Weeping Frenchman” photograph from the fall of France in 1940 is one of the most emotional images from World War II. Professor Buzzkill explains the story behind that famous image, and why it...
5 Dec 202411min
“Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” - Why the Battle Hymn of the Republic Still Matters
Professor Buzzkill finally gives you the “summation and inspiration” episode about The Battle Hymn of the Republic that he promised you! He traces the Battle Hymn from the post-Civil War years, the Te...
3 Dec 202434min
The Battle Hymn of the Republic: the Song that Marches On
Harvard Professor John Stauffer joins us to discuss the history of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and its significance and meanings for American culture. He shows that it’s a song that unites and d...
25 Okt 202424min
The "Glory Hallelujah Suite" with Sparky and Rhonda Rucker
American folk singers, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, discuss their popular and historically significant “Glory Hallelujah Suite” as part of our Julia Ward Howe/Battle Hymn of the Republic week. Learn abou...
23 Okt 202447min
Julia Ward Howe: a Biographical Discussion with Professor Elaine Showalter
Julia Ward Howe led one of the most significant lives in US history. She was a poet, feminist, political reformer, champion of international pacifism, and much more. Dr. Elaine Showalter joins us to d...
22 Okt 202432min
Julia Ward Howe and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” Week: Intro Episode
We’re dedicating this week to shows about Julia Ward Howe and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” She wrote it in 1862 during America’s most serious crisis. As the 2024 Presidential Election looms, we’...
21 Okt 20244min
Justice in Kelly Country: Laws and Outlaws in 19th Century Australia
Ned Kelly is Australia’s most famous outlaw. A mix of frontier bandit, murderer, and gang leader, Kelly has gone down in Australian lore as an anti-establishment hero. Dr. Lachlan Strahan tells the st...
15 Okt 202433min
